Standard Pest Management Recognized by New York Magazine

Standard Pest Management, New York, N.Y., has been named the Best Bedbug Exterminator by New York Magazine in its annual “Best of New York” issue. The article praises Standard President Gil Bloom for his industry involvement, including serving on the city’s Bed Bug Advisory Board, participating in bed bug summits and staying on keeping up on cutting-edge bed bug treatment methods.

FDA Warns Delta Airlines After Rat Waste Found on Planes

The Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter on April 13 to Delta Airlines CEO Richard Anderson, citing violations found during an inspection that took place between Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 at a Delta hanger near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

WASHINGTON — FDA investigators say they found "rodent excreta pellets" in some Delta planes.
The Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter on April 13 to Delta Airlines CEO Richard Anderson, citing violations found during an inspection that took place between Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 at a Delta hanger near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

JOLIET, Ill. — Chris Anchor, wildlife biologist for the Cook County Forest Preserve District, will present a program on “Predators of the Chicagoland Area,” at the May 12 meeting of the Will County Audubon Society. The meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. at the Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive in Joliet. All meetings of the WCAS are open to the public without charge. The WCAS is a chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society, more information available at Will County Audubon Society web site.

Anchor has participated in the “Chicagoland Coyote Research Project" for the past 11 years. This is the largest and longest study of coyote behavior in the United States. He uses telemetry and DNA sampling to track the coyotes and answer questions about their behavior. Questions such as, How far do they travel? How large are their packs? Can they survive an attack by a large dog? This elusive animal has found a comfortable home in the urban landscape and Chris will provide many interesting highlights discovered in this study. Additionally, the presentation will include an update on predators seldom seen in Illinois – mountain lions, black bear, and timber wolves.

Temprid SC Now Available to Combat Bed Bugs in N.Y.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Bayer Environmental Science, a business of Bayer CropScience LP, has announced that Temprid SC insecticide is now registered and available for indoor use in the state of New York.

“New York has been a battleground for bed bug control, consistently listed as one of the most infested states in the country,” says Eric Lentz, general insect control marketing manager for Bayer Environmental Science. “We are thrilled to offer pest management professionals (PMPs) in New York a new weapon in the fight against bed bugs. By providing fast, effective control, Temprid can help PMPs overcome their toughest infestations.”

Temprid can now be applied indoors to combat bed bugs in the places they hide, including mattresses, box springs, headboards, bed frames, upholstery, curtains, picture frames and carpet edges.

Industry Reacts to the Death of Osama bin Laden

News that U.S. has killed bin Laden, mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, has had a powerful impact on many industry professionals, especially those who served in the military and those who have significant ties to the military and/or September 11th. PCT contacted several such industry professionals and asked them to share their thoughts.

Editor’s note: News that U.S. has killed Osama bin Laden, mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, has had a powerful impact on many industry professionals, especially those who served in the military and those who have significant ties to the military and/or September 11th. PCT contacted several such industry professionals and asked them to share their thoughts.

Joshua Weeks, former vice president of Professional Products, North America, Bayer. Weeks has one son who is a retired Navy Seal and another son who is on active duty in the U.S. Army

“Obviously, one's thoughts go to the families of 9/11 because of the linkage there. I hope that this is a positive turning point in our war on terrorism in the sense that many of our adversaries may have thought that Osama bin Laden was invincible — and took solace from that — and this proves that is not correct. So, maybe this will gave our adversaries a moment to pause going forward. Certainly, it is a significant event and this is a great day, and hopefully it will be a positive turning point for our war on terror.”

“Yesterday marked a great victory for the United States! It saddens me that it has taken us this long to catch him, but it also shows the world we have the most sophisticated Armed Forces in the world and I am extremely proud of our Navy Seals and that we never lost focus of our mission. I have quite a few Navy Seal friends that I guarantee will be celebrating this evening. Semper Fidelis!”

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Chris Donaghy, president of Residex-Turfgrass, Inc., Cranford, N.J. Donaghy and Residex-Turfgrass are supporters of the Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans program at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The program provides motivation, training, and the opportunity to rebuild strength and endurance while healing through distance running events.

“The killing of Osama bin Laden by the Navy Seal Team in the manner they executed the mission is significant to our nation and the world in that he didn’t die of natural causes and he didn’t dodge justice. I am very happy to hear that he is dead and we should understand that this event is only the beginning of a long war against those who hate and want to destroy America. This morning I wasn’t planning to run, but after learning the news of this event, I decided to run to the Colts Neck 9-11 Memorial to pay my respects, reflect on the last 9+ years and to place an American flag on the memorial site for the neighbors I never got to know.

“Since 9-11, I have never forgotten the emotions and horrific events of that day. For nearly 10 years I almost always wear one of three lapel pins commemorating the Twin Towers and 9-11 to remind people all across the nation not to forget that we were attacked and need to finish the job we set out to do in 2001. Most importantly, I am so impressed and proud of our Armed Forces and their level of commitment to protecting all Americans and the world from tyrants. I am also hopeful that those who have served our country will lead this nation as the next ‘Greatest Generation’ and push and pull America back to a unified and patriotic nation.

“While this event is a great victory, the war is not over and I will reserve my joyous celebration for the day our troops can return home because their mission is over and victorious.”

“My first reaction was surprise, and then it was relief. I’m very happy to hear it, although I wish it happened sooner — a lot of time has passed between 9/11 and now. I am concerned about possible repercussions. We certainly don’t need any setbacks, especially regarding our [fragile] economy. Even though I served in the Marines I have a high level of respect for the Navy Seals and that that is a good example of what they are capable of.”

“I have had many mixed emotions today — four to be exact: pride, anger, compassion and concern:

1) Pride: There is no question we have the best special forces on the planet. What an accomplishment for those men to go into a foreign nation, with surgical precision, find and eliminate public enemy No. 1, without suffering any injuries. How can you not be proud to be an American today. We have an entire volunteer military force of men and women who risk their lives daily for our protection. George Orwell’s quote comes to mind: 'People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because Rough Men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.'

2) Anger: I am angry that a close friend of mine has to be away from his family, living in the mountains of Afghanistan as he commands his troops, risking his life every day because that fool, bin Laden, decided to attack us. I remain angry that so many people have lost their lives and loved ones because of this fool.

3) Compassion: After the first two emotions subsided, I felt a deep level of compassion and sadness for those people who are spiritually misled around the world. As a Christian, I am commanded to love my enemies and am reminded that even though they do not think, believe or act like I do, it doesn’t mean that the Lord loves them any less than He loves me. Love is the answer.

4) Concern: I have concern that the American people and members of our government will cease to realize that a very real threat continues to exist to our nation, its citizens and our way of life. My hope and prayer is that we continue to stay focused in our worldwide fight against radical Islamic terrorism. It’s best to fight radical Islamic terrorism overseas than deal with it on our streets."

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Kevin Moran, Residex-Turfgrass, Inc., Norwood Mass. Moran has a son in the U.S. Marine Corps and a daughter in the U.S. Coast Guard.

“When I first heard the news I was getting ready to shut my eyes for the night, but that changed. I watched and I listened with a smile on my face, with a hope that some people will stop hating this country because we live in freedom. I have a real profound respect and admiration for those Navy Seals ( they are good at what they do). Lastly, I had a feeling that maybe we are all are just a tiny bit safer today and all those service men and women overseas may be home safe, soon.”

If you would like to share your comments about the news of Osama Bin Laden’s death with PCT, e-mail bharbison@giemedia.com.